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Cudgell Family History

Cudgell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Caddell, Rudell, Nudell, Ruddell, Cadwell, Edgell, Gudgel, Caudell

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Where is the Cudgell family from?

You can see how Cudgell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cudgell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cudgell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Cudgell families living in Arkansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cudgell's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Cudgell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Cudgell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cudgell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Cudgell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Cudgell. For the veterans among your Cudgell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cudgell lifespan?

Average Cudgell life expectancy in 1972 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cudgell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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